FENDER JAZZ BASS 1973 Natural, black block inl.MN All Original Strong Sound,

While there is indeed a market value drop for instruments made during this period compared to the 1965 - 1969 CBS-era instruments, the actual specifications for the Jazz Bass did not change much -- though the consistency of build quality did drop a bit. This period also saw the Jazz Bass offered with a maple fretboard as an option for the first time.